Transvasin heat rub

Transvasin heat rub cream contains a combination of ethyl nicotinate, hexyl nicotinate and tetrahydrofurfuryl salicylate. All of these ingredients work by creating a sensation of heat in the area where they are applied. The sensation of heat acts as a source of distraction from the pain felt in the muscles or joints and helps soothe the pain.

23/12/2013

What is it used for?

How does it work?

Transvasin heat rub cream contains a combination of ethyl nicotinate, hexyl nicotinate and tetrahydrofurfuryl salicylate. All of these ingredients work by creating a sensation of heat in the area where they are applied. The sensation of heat acts as a source of distraction from the pain felt in the muscles or joints and helps soothe the pain.

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This cream can be used to relieve the pain associated with a variety of conditions in which there is muscle and joint pain. The act of massaging the cream into the painful area also helps relieve symptoms.

How do I use it?

Massage the cream gently into the skin over the painful area until it is absorbed.

You can use the cream at least twice a day until your symptoms improve.

Wash your hands after use to avoid getting the cream on other areas of skin (see below).

Warning!

This medicine is for external use only and must not be taken by mouth.

Don't apply the cream to broken or inflamed skin.

Avoid getting the cream in the eyes, inside the nose or mouth, or in contact with sensitive areas of skin such as the genitals.

Don't apply airtight dressings over the area you have treated with this cream.

You should avoid exposing the area(s) you have treated to sunlight, as the skin may be temporarily more sensitive than usual.

Not to be used in

People who are allergic to any of the ingredients.

People who are allergic to aspirin, salicylates or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen.

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.

If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

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There are no reports of harmful effects if this medicine is used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, as with all medicines, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding you should get advice from your doctor before using this medicine.

If you do use this medicine while breastfeeding you should take care that the baby's skin doesn't come into contact with the cream or the areas you have treated with the cream.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Just because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Local sensitivity reactions. It is normal for the skin to go a bit red after you have massaged in the cream. However, if you get a rash after using this cream you should stop using it and get medical advice if necessary.

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the medicine's manufacturer.

For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How can this medicine affect other medicines?

This rub is unlikely to significantly affect other medicines when applied to unbroken skin. However, the manufacturer recommends that people taking warfarin should get advice from their doctor or pharmacist before using this rub, as if enough salicylate is absorbed through the skin it could potentially enhance the anti-blood-clotting effect of warfarin.

Other medicines containing the same active ingredients

There are currently no other medicines available in the UK that contain this combination of active ingredients.

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